IMR to study bacteria from diphtheria patients
He said as of Friday, there were 26 diphtheria cases with the latest, two of the Health Ministry staff found positive in Negeri Sembilan.
Fri Jul 22 2016
Nine new diphtheria cases reported in three states - Health DG
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said six cases were in Negeri Sembilan, two were in Penang and one in Kedah, whereby six had had diphtheria immunisation.
Fri Jul 22 2016
Six more confirmed diphtheria cases in Negeri Sembilan
State Health director Dr Abdul Rahim Abdullah said four of the patients were children of the first diphtheria case, a 41-year-old housewife from Kg Durian Daun, Rembau.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Get vaccinated again, Dr Hilmi tells adults with diabetes, cancer
Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya has urged Malaysian adults with health conditions like diabetes, cancer and Hepatitis B to get vaccinated again in view of the recent diphtheria cases.
Mon Jul 18 2016